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DZT-159 stats at a glance
The DZT-159 has 1280 hit points , 120mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 40 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 440 damage per shot with 260mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 2257.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1280 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 15.2 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 120 / 80 / 50 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.5:1.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 40 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 15 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.7:1. Reverse speed is limited, so pre-aim and exposure timing matter more on this vehicle.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 25.9% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 19.4% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 mm 57-I | 10 | 440 | 260mm | 11.7s | 5.13 |
With the top-tier gun, the DZT-159 can theoretically output up to 2257 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
How DZT-159 compares to its peers
There are 58 tier 9 medium tanks in WoT, including the DZT-159. Its 1280 HP places it in the top 88% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 1334). Frontal hull armor of 120mm ranks in the top 30% for the class (peer average: 97mm). Top forward speed of 40 km/h is faster than 0% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 440 damage per shot, higher than 95% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 260mm puts it in the top 23% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- DZT-159 vs Patton Tank — tier 9 medium tank from USA
- DZT-159 vs Ares MTB — tier 9 medium tank from USA
- DZT-159 vs Ares 85 — tier 9 medium tank from USA
- See full tier 9 medium tank tier list — all 58 vehicles ranked
Related tier 9 medium tanks
- Alpha E 50 — Germany
- AMX 30 1er prototype — France
- Ares 85 — USA
- Ares MTB — USA, premium
- Bat.-Châtillon 25 t AP — France
- Centurion Mk. 7/1 — UK
- Char Futur 4 — France, premium
- Char Murat — France, premium
- All China tanks · Tier 9 premium tanks
Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
At the end of 1959, China decided to develop an alternative medium tank based on the proven Type 59 base using technologies and solutions from other sources. The tank was supposed to feature jet boosters that increased the vehicle's speed and crossing capacity.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the DZT-159 in WoT?
The DZT-159 is a tier 9 medium tank from China.
How much damage does the DZT-159 do?
The top gun on the DZT-159 deals 440 damage per shot with 260mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the DZT-159 a premium tank?
Yes — the DZT-159 is a tier 9 premium medium tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the DZT-159?
40 km/h forward, 15 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the DZT-159 have?
Hull armor: 120mm front, 80mm side, 50mm rear.